Upcoming Events
October is...
** Adopt a Shelter Dog Month **
(ASPCA)
** National Pit Bull Awareness Month **
(Bless the Bullys)
** October 1-7 - National Walk Your Dog Week **
(Colleen Paige)
** October 4 - World Animal Day **
(Heinrich Zimmermann)
** October 16 - National Feral Cat Day **
(Alley Cat Allies)
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“Happy Tails” Pet Adoption Promotion @PetSmart - Saturday, October 14th - 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Humane Society of Southern NM holds "Happy Tails" pet adoption promotions on the second Saturday of the month at PetSmart, 2200 E. Lohman, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The organization features many wonderful rescue animals including dogs and cats, seeking a loving home from HSSNM’s foster program and from authorized individuals and organizations/groups. For information on the next scheduled adoption promotion, please contact HSSNM at 575-523-8020. |
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Film Showing “Redemption: The No Kill Revolution in America” – Thursday, October 19th – 7-9 p.m.
A film showing of “Redemption: The No Kill Revolution in America”, a documentary produced by Nathan Winograd of the No Kill Advocacy Center, will be shown at the Unitarian Church Library (2000 S. Solano) on Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m. Michel Meunier, director of ACTion Programs for Animals, will introduce the film (60 min.) with a Q&A discussion segment following about local initiatives. This is a balanced film about animal sheltering, how the movement lost its way over the years and today is reclaiming compassion and sanctuary for companion animals with the rise of the No Kill Movement in America. For more information, please call 575-640-6867. Red Brick Pizza Fundraiser - Thursday, October 26th - 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m
Here's an easy way to help HSSNM raise funds for the animals! Join us for pizza and other good food at Red Brick Pizza on Thursday, October 26th. Just mention HSSNM with your purchase that day and 15% of sales will be donated to us! It’s any time that day (11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.) for eat-in or take-out. If your schedule permits, join us for some social time and networking with eat-in at 6:00 p.m. The pizza selection is great, at a reasonable price. Menu info at www.redbrickpizza.com includes sides, sandwiches, ice cream, beer and wine. Red Brick Pizza is located at 2808 N. Telshor Blvd. (575-521-7300) across from Sam’s Club, in the plaza east of Starbuck’s Coffee. Help us make this a success!! Proceeds go to HSSNM programs serving animals. For information, contact Jean at jigilbert@zianet.com or 575-522-2529. |
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Coalition for Pets & People Meeting - Monday, October 30th - 5:30-7:30 p.m
The “Coalition for Pets & People” (CfPP) will hold a meeting on Monday, October 30th at 5:30 p.m. in the Road Runner Room at Branigan Library (200 E. Picacho Ave.) Animal advocates and representatives of organizations share information regarding their programs-services, projects, goals and challenges for networking and support. The meeting includes break-out time for planning and discussion on potential actions to effectively reduce shelter intake. The support work by CfPP, in progress 5 years, is to help the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley, our municipal animal shelter, reach No Kill status by 2019. The public is invited to learn more about the Coalition and its goal to accelerate efforts assisting the animal shelter in reaching No Kill status. Meetings are held on a monthly basis. For more information, please contact CfPP secretary Jean Gilbert at jigilbert@zianet.com or text/voice mail 575-640-6867. |
Recent Events
"Annual Members & Friends Meeting" @UUCLC Ed. Great Room -August 19th
The Humane Society of Southern NM marked its 10-year anniversary providing programs-services for animals in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and the region. HSSNM celebrated this important milestone at the organization’s “Annual Members & Friends Meeting” on August 19th. The event was held in the Education Great Room Building of the Unitarian Church of LC and was well attended by citizens and representatives of animal welfare organizations.
HSSNM President Frank Bryce opened the meeting with an introduction and welcome. Talented musician and guitarist Mark Sukontarak started the program segment with inspiring animal themed songs like “Grey Dog”, capturing the attention of the audience. The new Las Cruces City Manager Stuart Ed and Supervisor of Animal Control Gino Jimenez were the featured speakers on the topic of “Trends and Future of Animal Control”. The meeting concluded with a productive Q&A segment with participation by the audience.
The Humane Society of Southern NM marked its 10-year anniversary providing programs-services for animals in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and the region. HSSNM celebrated this important milestone at the organization’s “Annual Members & Friends Meeting” on August 19th. The event was held in the Education Great Room Building of the Unitarian Church of LC and was well attended by citizens and representatives of animal welfare organizations.
HSSNM President Frank Bryce opened the meeting with an introduction and welcome. Talented musician and guitarist Mark Sukontarak started the program segment with inspiring animal themed songs like “Grey Dog”, capturing the attention of the audience. The new Las Cruces City Manager Stuart Ed and Supervisor of Animal Control Gino Jimenez were the featured speakers on the topic of “Trends and Future of Animal Control”. The meeting concluded with a productive Q&A segment with participation by the audience.
HSSNM President Frank Bryce & board member Casey Jobling listen attentively with other audience members during the program
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Audience members listen attentively during program segment of the meeting.
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Stuart Ed, the new City Manager of Las Cruces, provided interesting stories about his family's pets and offered insight into his support role for animal care and control.
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Mark Sukontarak provided great music with his deep velvet voice and skilled guitar playing.
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Gino Jimenez, Supervisor City of Las Cruces Animal Control, presented information on officers' roles within his department & also fielded questions from the audience.
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Micro-Chip Event - June 10th
Board member Jean Gilbert, representing HSSNM and affiliated with the Coalition for Pets & People, demonstrated support with other volunteers in pet reclaim and retention efforts at a recent micro-chip event sponsored by ACTion Programs for Animals. The event was lead by Rick Hahn with the Coalition and resulted in 111 pets being micro-chipped. The pets were mostly dogs, as pictured here, and included a few cats and one ferret. The event included a vaccination clinic and was held on June 10th at Your Pet Space, a pet day care and boarding facility located at 3820 West Picacho. |
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Critter Connection Graduation - May 18th
Rose Street, HSSNM volunteer, is pictured here with her ambassador dog “Shira” adopted from Beagle & Basset Hound Rescue. Susan Sammis (pictured on the “Programs” page), with her two ambassador dogs, also assisted with the “Critter Connection” graduation on May 18th at the Boys & Girls Club. Approximately 20 children received certificates for participating in the program during the school year. Awards included “Maddie’s Tail Wag” color books with gel pens, and a craft activity.
Rose Street, HSSNM volunteer, is pictured here with her ambassador dog “Shira” adopted from Beagle & Basset Hound Rescue. Susan Sammis (pictured on the “Programs” page), with her two ambassador dogs, also assisted with the “Critter Connection” graduation on May 18th at the Boys & Girls Club. Approximately 20 children received certificates for participating in the program during the school year. Awards included “Maddie’s Tail Wag” color books with gel pens, and a craft activity.
Critter Connection w/Micro Chip Scanner Demo - April 18th
Animal advocate Rick Hahn with his dog “Thor” demonstrate use of micro-chip scanner during a ”Critter Connection” humane education event on April 18th at Onate High School, with HSSNM humane educator Jean Gilbert assisting. The education session emphasized importance of pet identification, protection and safety for animals, and responsible pet care .
Animal advocate Rick Hahn with his dog “Thor” demonstrate use of micro-chip scanner during a ”Critter Connection” humane education event on April 18th at Onate High School, with HSSNM humane educator Jean Gilbert assisting. The education session emphasized importance of pet identification, protection and safety for animals, and responsible pet care .
Las Cruces Community Volunteer Fair - April 8th
Animal advocate Rick Hahn talks to a citizen during the 5th annual “Las Cruces Community Volunteer Fair” held April 8th. HSSNM and Coalition for Pets & People members staffed a table for outreach and informed citizens about volunteer opportunities with area animal welfare organizations and agencies. The fair was well-attended with many people stopping by the table expressing interest and support.
Animal advocate Rick Hahn talks to a citizen during the 5th annual “Las Cruces Community Volunteer Fair” held April 8th. HSSNM and Coalition for Pets & People members staffed a table for outreach and informed citizens about volunteer opportunities with area animal welfare organizations and agencies. The fair was well-attended with many people stopping by the table expressing interest and support.
Cans 4 Critters Team at "Toss No Mas" Event - October 15th
HSSNM organized a "Cans 4 Critters" team for the City of Las Cruces "Toss No Mas" event on October 15th and collected trash for four hours. The litter clean-up site included undeveloped spaces or habitat used by birds and desert wildlife on Wisconsin Avenue, north of Toucan Market from Locust to Triviz Avenue. The team collected 12-15 bags (30 gal. size) of trash and 2 bags (13 gal. size) of discarded aluminum cans for the C4C fund, with money from reclamation proceeds used as "chip-ins" to help animals in need.
Pictured are C4C team volunteers Isaac Baquera, Kevin Wilson, Teri Wilson, and Gloria Hacker. (Jean Gilbert not pictured.)
HSSNM organized a "Cans 4 Critters" team for the City of Las Cruces "Toss No Mas" event on October 15th and collected trash for four hours. The litter clean-up site included undeveloped spaces or habitat used by birds and desert wildlife on Wisconsin Avenue, north of Toucan Market from Locust to Triviz Avenue. The team collected 12-15 bags (30 gal. size) of trash and 2 bags (13 gal. size) of discarded aluminum cans for the C4C fund, with money from reclamation proceeds used as "chip-ins" to help animals in need.
Pictured are C4C team volunteers Isaac Baquera, Kevin Wilson, Teri Wilson, and Gloria Hacker. (Jean Gilbert not pictured.)
